food interaction for CT-Gold Injection

alcohol interaction for CT-Gold Injection

pregnancy interaction for CT-Gold Injection

lactation interaction for CT-Gold Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with CT-Gold Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of CT-Gold Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of CT-Gold Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR CT-Gold NA Injection

Citicoline(NA)

Ct-gold injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Parkinson's disease.

How ct-gold injection works

CT-Gold Injection is a nerve protecting medicine. It nourishes the nerve cells, protects them from damage and improves their survival by producing certain brain chemicals including phosphatidylcholine and acetylcholine. It also reduces free fatty acid buildup at the site of nerve damage.

Common side effects of ct-gold injection

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Decreased blood pressure, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

SUBSTITUTES FOR CT-Gold Injection

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR CT-Gold Injection

  • Citicoline helps in the treatment of stroke, head injury, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
  • It is given as an injection by your doctor or healthcare provider.
  • Do not take this medicine in higher amounts or frequency than that told by your doctor.
  • Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop an allergic reaction after taking the medication.
  • Side effects such as trouble sleeping, diarrhea, stomach pain, decreased blood pressure, irregular heart rate may occur with Citicoline. These may not be with everyone.
  • Any of the side effects other than those mentioned above if occur, do consult the treating physician.

Frequently asked questions FOR CT-Gold NA Injection

Citicoline

Q. I have been prescribed CT-Gold Injection for Alzheimer’s disease. What is its role, and how does it work?
CT-Gold Injection is a form of an essential nutrient called choline which is naturally present in the body. It protects the nerve cells in the brain from damage and also helps to repair the damaged nerve cells. Therefore, it improves learning, memory, and cognitive function (processing information or perception) in Alzheimer’s disease.
Q. Can I take alcohol during treatment with CT-Gold Injection?
There are no studies to determine the effect of alcohol on treatment with CT-Gold Injection. However, since CT-Gold Injection is prescribed for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, and age-related memory impairment, it is best to avoid the consumption of alcohol.
Q. Can students take CT-Gold Injection to improve memory and learning?
No, students should not take CT-Gold Injection since studies show that CT-Gold Injection is effective only in age-related memory problems, memory problems associated with long-standing stroke, and in Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, there is no data available for use of this medicine in children.
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Q. What is the role of CT-Gold Injection in stroke?
In cases of stroke caused due to blood clots, taking CT-Gold Injection orally can help the patient recover completely within 3 months. Also, giving CT-Gold Injection either intravenously (injecting the medicine in vein directly) within 12 hours of having a stroke or daily for 7 days after the stroke can help the patient recover sooner.

Content on this page was last updated on 12 January, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)